Vermont WoodNet -Certified Wood Sources

Here is Vermont WoodNet’s current list of known sources of FSC-certified forests and lumber in Vermont and elsewhere. If you are aware of any additional sources, please send an email to us.
(Note: Vermont WoodNet does not guarantee the content of other organization’s websites.)

Thanks to Doug Patterson of Renewable Strategies for providing this list.

Doug can be reached at:
Renewable Strategies
PO Box 185
Shoreham, VT 05770
Phone: 802.989.0476
Email: doug@renewablestrategies.com

FSC Building Product Distributors/Manufacturers
Listed by Vermont Product First

Hardwood Lumber
Rough Carpentry – Softwood lumber, softwood plywood, OSB
Rough Carpentry – Glu-Lam Manufacturers
Finish Carpentry – Particleboard, MDF, Plywood
Hardwood Flooring
Veneers
FSC Flush Commercial Doors
FSC Decking
FSC Certified Lab Casework Manufacturers
Additional sources for information on FSC-certified wood in Vermont and the Northeast

Additional sources for information on FSC-certified wood in Vermont and the Northeast:

SmartWood
Phone: (802) 434-5491
Email: info@smartwood.org
Website: www.smartwood.org (to access directory from home page select ‘Search for Certified Products & Forests’)

SmartWood evaluates and certifies forestry operations that meet the international environmental standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). SmartWood certification is voluntary and is open to producers of all forest products. The two types of certification: forest management certification and chain-of-custody certification, are options for forestland owners, managers, primary and secondary manufacturers, and wholesalers. SmartWood uses a consistent and credible framework for third-party forest certification that supports forestry meeting the highest standards for environmental and social responsibility. In fact, SmartWood is responsible for certifying a million acres in the Northeastern United States, including Vermont Family Forests in Addison County.

The Forest Certification Resource Center. The "Certified forest products" link from their home page lets you search for specific products within a specific state of other geographical region.

Forest Stewardship Council, United States
Phone: (202) 342-0413
Email: info@fscus.org
Website: www.fscus.org (to access directory from home page click on ‘Certified Companies’)

Scientific Certification Systems
Phone: (510) 452-8007
Email: rhrubes@scscertified.com
Website: www.scscertified.com/forestry (to access directory from forestry home page click on ‘Certified Clients’)

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) evaluates and certifies forestry operations that meet the international environmental standards of the Forest Stewardship Council. SCS developed its Forest Conservation Program in 1991 and has since emerged as a leading certifier of forest management operations and wood product manufacturers. Through a well-developed network of regional representatives and contractors, SCS offers timely and cost-effective certification services around the world.

Certified Wood and Paper Association
Phone: (503) 224-7696
Email: info@cwpa.info
Website: www.cwpa.info

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